This article explores the various methods and contexts in which we can assess the learning disabled student. The role of meaning in written language should be further emphasized in classrooms. Curricula should be related to real-life skills and knowledge. Students should be able to take what they learn in the classroom and directly apply to their real life situations and surroundings. Lastly, the needs that students with learning disabilities should be examined in multiple natural environments. Additional instructional implications and cautions are discussed for each point.
This article explores the various methods and contexts in which we can assess the learning disabled student. The role of meaning in written language should be further emphasized in classrooms. Curricula should be related to real-life skills and knowledge. Students should be able to take what they learn in the classroom and directly apply to their real life situations and surroundings. Lastly, the needs that students with learning disabilities should be examined in multiple natural environments. Additional instructional implications and cautions are discussed for each point.